Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets will donate 3,000 hams to its partner food banks to help feed those in need this Easter. An annual tradition for Giant, headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the ham donations support the company’s mission of ending hunger in the communities the company serves as well as giving back to […]
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Albertsons Debuts Open Nature Compostable, Sustainable Products
Albertsons Cos.’ Own Brands has unveiled new environmentally conscious items in its Open Nature brand, such as compostable products and items made with sustainable bamboo. Coinciding with the beginning of Earth Month, new eco picnic ware continues an Own Brands history of responsible environmental practices. “The driving belief behind our Open Nature brand is that […]
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16th Straight Year Of Record Convenience Store Food, Merchandise Sales
The National Association of Convenience Stores says food and merchandise sales rose nearly 10 percent to a record $654.3 billion in 2018. It is the 16th straight year of growth. The NACS State of the Industry data found while fuel sales increased 13.2 percent, foodservice sales accounted for 22.6 percent of in-store sales. Also, wages […]
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Rebuilt After Hurricane Irma, Marathon Winn-Dixie Reopens
Since Hurricane Irma struck Marathon Key in 2017, the Winn-Dixie store there had been closed. But the Florida Keys Marathon Winn-Dixie is open again, as of March 27. A community celebration opened the new store, including a ribbon-cutting, live entertainment and giveaways. Hundreds of people attended the grand opening. For more than 37 years, the […]
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Rouses Markets To Develop Warehouse Complex In Terrebonne Parish
Rouses Markets will develop a new warehouse complex in Terrebonne Parish, about 40 miles west of New Orleans. The new facility is located on 32 acres at the intersection of Highway 311 and Highway 90. The site will include a 310,000-s.f. climate-controlled space and land to add more warehouses, coolers, freezers and eventually a commissary. […]
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Publix Employees Aid Communities On Publix Serves Day
More than 7,500 Publix employees throughout the Southeast are serving their communities for the annual Publix Serves Day on April 2. This is the sixth year for Publix Serves Day, which unites associates in community service. “Publix encourages associates to support the communities we serve,” said Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix’s […]
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Foodtown Of Morningside Heights Opens In Manhattan
The grand opening of the Foodtown of Morningside Heights was held on March 29, at the store located at 1316 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan. The store is owned and operated by Gabriel Estevez. The newly renovated supermarket offers an enhanced selection of fresh produce and quality meats; expanded deli and bakery departments; and local favorite items to […]
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Publix Vice Chairman Barney Barnett Announces Retirement
Publix Vice Chairman Barney Barnett says he is retiring at the end of April after 50 years with the company. Barnett is one of only 20 associates who served the company for 50 years. His retirement as vice chairman is effective April 30, but Barnett will remain on the board of the Publix Super Markets […]